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World War II Bomb in Norway Safely Disarmed by Experts

An unexploded bomb from World War II was found last week in Norwegian Elverum. Belgian experts were hastily summoned and on Sunday the bomb could be defused.

» Published: March 23 2025

World War II Bomb in Norway Safely Disarmed by Experts
Photo: Synne Nilsson/Norska försvaret

The work of disarming the bomb began early on Sunday morning. By half past nine, the two fuses had been removed, and by quarter past eleven, the danger was over. The bomb had then been driven away from the area.

"The mission went according to plan and without any unwanted incidents. The mission is considered successful", writes the police. However, the Defense Forces warn that some explosions may be heard during the day, in connection with the destruction of different parts of the bomb.

The aerial bomb with 125 kilos of explosives was discovered in connection with excavation work on Tuesday. It is believed to have lain there for 85 years, since April 11, 1940, when Elverum was bombed by the Germans.

Norway's defense experts examined the bomb and turned to Belgium for help.

On Saturday at 12 o'clock, Belgian specialists landed on Norwegian soil. They had brought a specially developed water cutter that, according to plan, would be used to cut out the fuses in the bomb, explained Sergeant Chris Maukeng to Østlendingen before the operation.

Elverum is located in the county of Innlandet in southeastern Norway.

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